Mark Hackley

• Mark Hackley - Guitar/ Harmonica/ Piano

Mark Hackley lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He plays acoustic guitar and sings originals and covers from the heart. He can provide guitar-vocal or guitar-only pieces for ceremonies and can also provide soft background touches at gatherings on the guitar or piano.

In 2004, Mark produced his first country album called 'Family Man In Crisis'. He released his second album, 'Hurricane' in 2008. His third album 'Road to Paradise' was completed in 2010 but has not been released.

Mark has his own portable sound system- perfect for small to medium venues. He has performed with the country band "Pony Express" which played at the Grand Old Opry in Nashville, and also appeared on the live radio show at the Birthplace of Country Music in Bristol, Tennessee. In 2010, he had the opportunity to open for "The Kingston Trio" with the acoustic band, "Midlife Crisis" at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, where he performed original songs: Hurricane and Road to Paradise. He served as a judge for many years in the national music contest- Colgate Country Showdown. His specialties are solo performances in small bars and restaurants, coffee shops, backyard parties, corporate gatherings, downtown outdoor events, performing art centers, and charity events. He also enjoys providing wedding music. Mark regularly seeks community music/health awareness events regionally over the summer months in his effort to raise blood clot awareness.

He plays both popular covers as well as original numbers. His playlist includes:

• Dark Hollow - Grateful Dead
• Dixieland Delite - Alabama
• Forever and Ever Amen - Randy Travis
• Me and Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson
• Georgia on My Mind - Willie Nelson
• Ain't Misbehavin' - Hank Williams Jr.
• I'm Just a Country Boy - Don Williams
• Lord I Hope This Day is Good - Don Williams
• Your Song - Elton John
• If Tomorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
• The Fireman - George Strait
• City of New Orleans - Willie Nelson
• It Must Be Love - Alan Jackson
• If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
• Back Home Again - John Denver
• Country Roads - John Denver
• Mountain Railroad - Gospel Song
• Lil Red Riding Hood - Oldies Song
• If I Was Jesus - Toby Keith
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Lookin For Love - Johnny Lee
• You Are My Sunshine - Johnny Cash
• Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Handyman - James Taylor
• Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
• Loving You - Elvis Presley
• I'm the Singer You're The Song - Tucker
• I Was Only Joking - Rod Stewart
• Help Me Make it Thtough the Nite - Kris Kristofferson
• Smoky Mountain Rain - Ronnie Milsap
• Lonely Feelings - Mark Hackley
• Warm But Cold - Mark Hackley
• Move on Your Dreams - Mark Hackley
• How About You - Mark Hackley
• Family Man - Mark Hackley
• Days Roll Away - Mark Hackley
• Come Up - Mark Hackley
• Rainbow - Mark Hackley
• Bumper - Mark Hackley
• If I Lost You - Mark Hackley
• Love On Me - Mark Hackley
• Drifting Away - Mark Hackley
• Ballad of a Traveling Salesman - Mark Hackley
• Far Across The Sky - Mark Hackley
• Favorite Song - Mark Hackley
• All the Time - Mark Hackley
• Cowgirls and All That Jazz - Mark Hackley
• Mind of Mine - Mark Hackley
• Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
• Road to Paradise - Mark Hackley
• Hurricane - Mark Hackley
• Mountain Railroad - Johnny Cash

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• He was perfect for Traci's wedding. He was the perfect compliment to the country style wedding we had planned. Thank you for helping us to find him. Without GigMasters I don't think it would have been possible. This is a wonderful service for people who have little experience in hiring entertainers. Thanks again, Melinda Sampson -- Melinda S, Lansing, WV, 6/11/2011
• Great performer and great guy-- very professional and accomodating and so friendly!!! He is a great country/folk guitarist and singer! He's put out his own CD which is really fabulous. I HIGHLY recommend him! -- Chrissy G, Washington, VA, 5/27/2006
• Mark was great, perfect for our small informal wedding reception. Friendly and trustworthy, I highly recommend him. -- Josephine K, Aleppo, PA, 8/15/2009
• Mark was a great performer and a very friendly guy. there were a few slight changes at the last minute, and he was very accomodating. He was exactly what we wanted! -- Karen P, Lynchburg, VA, 7/6/2007
• Excellent talent, really enjoyed his music. -- Peter W, St Michaels, MD, 4/2/2011

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